Secret Service’s Duties Scrutinized by Congressional Panel

More Changes Could Be Coming to the Beleaguered Agency

Andrew Grossman

WASHINGTON—The Secret Service’s dual mission of investigating financial crime and protecting dignitaries came under scrutiny at a congressional hearing on Thursday, the latest sign that more changes could be coming to the beleaguered agency.

In questioning before the House Oversight committee, members of an expert panel, which evaluated the agency last year after high-profile breaches, suggested the Secret Service should consider whether to jettison certain responsibilities.